Unicorn Tutu Tuesday 292101

## **Tutu Tuesday in Waterlooville** #tututuesday Okay, darlings, so I know what you’re thinking, “Waterlooville?! Is that even a real place?” And trust me, honey, it's as real as the rainbow unicorn you dreamed of last night. I'm your go-to girl for all things sparkly, and yes, this does include some serious #tututuesday magic happening in a town known more for its Sainsbury's than its tutu-wearing glitterati. Let me paint you a picture: it's Tuesday, the sun is shining, and I’m on a mission to conquer Waterlooville. Now, you might be thinking, “But what's there to conquer?” Firstly, my darlings, a little bit of healthy self-belief goes a long way - always embrace a good challenge! But secondly, my inner unicorn whisperer tells me this sleepy town is on the cusp of something spectacular - and that something involves **pink tutus and unicorn-inspired fashion, of course!** Let’s rewind to the beginning… **My Tutu Tuesday Odyssey:** So, last night, my little inner diva was telling me we needed a change. Not just any change though, a full-blown transformation from “Tuesday blues” to "Tutu Tuesday brilliance" . She said “let's break the mould, embrace the tulle, and show Waterlooville that we don't need a fancy city to spread the joy.” I knew in my heart, it was meant to be. My trusty tutu drawer was practically bursting at the seams - from a dramatic **classic black tutu with a feathered trimming** for those “I'm a rock star in training” moments to the **fluffy lavender tulle number** perfect for unleashing my inner whimsical fairy - I’d picked the **“pastel pink cloud tutu” **to represent #tututuesday - I simply couldn't resist! I also dug out my unicorn horn headband for the full effect. It’s *seriously* giving off fairytale vibes! As I rolled up to Waterlooville High Street (looking **totally fabulous, obvs)** - you’d have thought I was the Queen Bee landing in the honey pot (well, let’s be honest, I *am* a little bit of a Queen Bee in the tutu game) - I got those looks! Those Waterlooville stares! The ones that say “What's she up to?” or “Did that come out of a fancy dress shop? You wouldn't catch us in something like that...”. I held my head up high, thinking: “Challenge accepted! This is about to get magical!” **Taking the “Tuturisation” to Waterlooville…** Let’s face it, Waterlooville was never gonna go from “conservative town” to “full-blown unicorn party” in a matter of hours. But you know me, I never shy away from a bit of a challenge, or, let’s face it, an opportunity for some #tututuesday joy. I strutted into a coffee shop - feeling like an enchanted sugar plum - with my best sparkly smile. People smiled back, intrigued! "A little bit of ‘Tutu magic’ can go a long way!” I had them glued to my pink tulle story… I decided to head down to the local charity shop - looking like a walking explosion of **pink tulle and fluffy hope** - as an unexpected wave of compassion washed over me (yes, darlings, we ballet dancers are deeply in touch with our feelings...and tutus!). "Do you ever find that sometimes a touch of whimsy makes you feel more yourself?", I asked one kind soul. They laughed and said, "Never in a million years.” (which, yes, darlings, is not my usual approach, but they just needed to hear it). And there I was, sharing a good chuckle (and the magical glow of #tututuesday ) with a woman in Waterlooville. **Turning “tuturisation” up to eleven…** Time for an adventure! It was time for a "disco disco disco" moment in the town. And to make things even *more* interesting, I decided to visit the local library - I was going to make sure that **"library" meant something magical**. I asked the librarian about upcoming events, but she looked like I’d asked for the key to the unicorn vault (and, for those of you who haven’t been to Waterlooville library, you know the vault I’m talking about, the one where dreams go to die). But that’s when a glorious sparkle idea came to me - a spark more luminous than my tutu - the library could become an event space! "The magic starts here," I proclaimed. It felt crazy… But just maybe, we were about to create the most wonderful, sparkling disco library of all time. Maybe, just maybe, Waterlooville could have its own fairytale disco… As the day drew to a close, I decided to visit the town’s new "urban park" (as the developers had rebranded the carpark). "This would make a perfect space for a *real* unicorn party,” I thought (and let's face it, I’m not wrong). You can always count on me to make magic wherever I go. So, I began to weave my tale of tutu magic - because you know what, dear friends, we *all* need some glitter in our lives… **But Wait, There’s More…** To keep the fairy tale magic flowing (and let’s be honest, **you guys deserve the sparkle**) here's what *I* learned: • **Never underestimate the power of a good tulle. **Even if you find yourself in a place like Waterlooville, it can still be your ticket to sparking a little magic in the everyday! • **Waterlooville? It's *kind* of an unlikely fashion hub, but even unlikely places are full of potential. We just have to bring the magic! • **Glitter and glam? It’s universal!** We may be different, we may even find ourselves in different worlds, but we can always find joy together in the beautiful mess that is #tututuesday ! • **Every town is *potentially* a unicorn party in waiting.** • **Every day is Tutu Tuesday - as long as you have a heart filled with sparkle. ** Okay, darlings, it’s time for me to take this glitter to another town. If you've had a similar sparkly, unexpected, "Tuturisation" moment (and let's face it, *someone* else has! Let me know!) Have fun out there, and always be sure to shine your light. Don't forget to show me your amazing tutu stories by using the hashtags #tututuesday and #unicorntutu ! See you next Tuesday!